Burger Variations

Ingredients

• 3 lbs lean ground beef
• Bistro Burgers
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 loaves French bread, halved
• 8 leaves lettuce (arugula or watercress)
• 1/4 cup cheese spread (garlic and herb)
• 4 ounces roasted red peppers, sliced (bottled works good)
• Santa Fe Burgers
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
• Meat Loaf Burgers
• 1/2 teaspoon dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 4 kaiser rolls
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
• 4 slices bacon